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Understanding the Link Between Stress and Heart Health: Practical Tips for Stress Management
Did you know that prolonged stress has been linked with heart disease? Once thought of as separate entities, there is mounting evidence to suggest a strong connection between our emotional health and our physical heart health. At Vital Heart & Vein, we believe in...
Dr. Hinohara Performed The First Atrial Septal Defect Procedure Using The Gore Cardioform ASD Occluder Device
Congratulations to Dr. Tim Hinohara, Interventional and Structural Cardiologist! Dr. Hinohara recently performed the first Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) procedure using the Gore Cardioform ASD Occluder device at HCA Northwest Hospital. An ASD is a hole in the heart between...
Dr. Khaled Khalaf and Dr. Eric Trestman were selected to be on the academic panel for Hendolat’s Vein Congress.
Dr. Khaled Khalaf, Interventional Cardiologist, and Dr. Eric Trestman, Vascular Surgeon, were both recently selected to be on the academic panel for Hendolat's Vein Congress. The program consisted of experts on the panel covering the latest in treatments for vein...
Dr. Michael Daniel Faculty of the Year for 2022-2023 at HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood Hospital
We are thrilled to announce, Dr. Michael Daniel, Interventional and Structural Cardiologist, has been selected as Faculty of the Year for 2022-2023 at HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood Hospital. He has an exceptional dedication to patient care and an unwavering commitment...
Dr. Foteh Chosen To Join Silk Road’s TCAR (Transcarotid Artery Revascularization) Elite Symposium
Congratulations and well-deserved recognition for Dr. Kousta Foteh. Dr. Foteh was chosen to join a distinguished group of 10 physicians from across the country for Silk Road's TCAR (Transcarotid Artery Revascularization) Elite symposium in Atlanta, GA. This prestigious...
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) Surgery With Dr. Khaled Khalaf and Dr. Michael Daniel
Valvular heart disease affects about 2.5% of the US population, which translates to about 8.7-11.6 million people. It is more common as we get older, and the number of people greater than 80 years old is expected to increase from 6.9 million in 1990 to...
Does COVID-19 Affect Your Heart? A Guide to COVID-19 Heart Problems
COVID-19 affects people differently, and studies show that one in four COVID-19 patients develop long-term symptoms. Although a person's age, the severity of the case, and prior health are significant factors, people without these conditions can also experience...
COVID-connected blood clot almost claims life of Shepherd man
Our own Dr. Khaled Khalaf performed a procedure on a patient using the Inari Clotretriever.  The Clotretriever is the latest technology for removing blood clots.  The patient, who was post COVID, had developed a serious blood clot that was potentially...
Symptoms and Causes of Deep Vein Thrombosis
Like many medical conditions, deep vein thrombosis often goes undiagnosed until it is too late. The condition—also known as venous thromboembolism—can affect anyone, and often leads to deadly illness, disability, and even death. Luckily, deep vein thrombosis is...
Kingwood Health Academy – Cardiology Interactive Seminar
Please join us for our first Kingwood Health Academy for 2022. Â Dr. Michael Daniel will discuss Valvular Heart Disease. This event will take place Thursday 17th, 5:45 - 7:00 pm. Location HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood - Kingwood Room 22999 US Hwy 59 North,...
What Is Atrial Fibrillation?
Atrial fibrillation is an abnormal heart rhythm, frequently referred to as AFIB or AF. In fact, it’s the most common type of arrhythmia and affects approximately six million people in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), but that number is...
What You Need to Know About Myocarditis
Myocarditis is an inflammatory condition of the heart muscle that affects 1.5 million people per year. It is often difficult to diagnose and detect because, unlike many common heart conditions, myocarditis  more often affects younger, people, ranging in age from puberty...
Peripheral Vascular Disease: The Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
In the U.S., there are roughly 6.5 million people over the age of 40 that have a disorder known as peripheral arterial disease (PAD). This condition is the most common type of peripheral vascular disease (PVD), which is a blood circulation disorder that most often...
Symptoms of Poor Circulation in the Body | Vascular Issues
Are you constantly cold? Do your legs swell when you’ve been on them too much? Are your feet and hands always going numb?
These could be symptoms of poor circulation.
Poor blood circulation is not a condition on its own, but can be a manifestation of a broader health problem. Every part of the body relies on a healthy circulatory system to keep your organs property properly supplied with oxygen.
A Guide to Congestive Heart Failure: Everything to Know
What Is Congestive Heart Failure? Congestive heart failure happens when your heart is unable to pump blood as well as it should. A healthy heart pumps blood throughout the body, delivering oxygen and nutrients. With congestive heart failure, the heart is no longer...
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